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*The title of the episode is based on the sign "Lost our lease!" | *The title of the episode is based on the sign "Lost our lease!" | ||
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* The [[Springsonian Museum]] is named after the {{w|Smithsonian Institute}}. | * The [[Springsonian Museum]] is named after the {{w|Smithsonian Institute}}. | ||
*[[Comic Book Guy]] asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in ''{{w|Monty Python and the Holy Grail}}''. | *[[Comic Book Guy]] asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in ''{{w|Monty Python and the Holy Grail}}''. | ||
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Cultural references
- The title of the episode is based on the sign "Lost our lease!"
- The X-Ray Specs can't see through lead, just like Superman.
- The Springsonian Museum is named after the Smithsonian Institute.
- Comic Book Guy asking Lisa three questions is a nod to a scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- The military base Area 51-A is a reference to Area 51.
- A sign at the base reads "You are here. We are not."
- The telephone booth Lisa uses in Springfield's Russian district has an onion dome on top, similar to those on Saint Basil's Cathedral.
- The melody played by the orb is very similar to that played by the music box in the film The Gate II.
Trivia
- This episode marks one of the last appearances of Lionel Hutz, as the character was retired due to Phil Hartman's death.
Continuity
- Homer still has his gun from "The Cartridge Family" in his station drawer at work.
- The Khlav Kalash Vendor from "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" appears in the Russian district.
- The Orb of Isis is used later in "Simpsons Bible Stories".
- Rural Route 9, a stop on the bus Lisa takes, is revealed as the address of the farm Homer grew up on in "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)".
- Frank Grimes' former office from "Homer's Enemy" is visible at the power plant.
- Additionally, Grimes' sandwich is in Homer's work drawer.
